Operations Research Analysts Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $75,140 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.13
10th percentile $38,480
90th percentile $119,120
Employed locally 60
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,480
    25th
    $38,480
    50th (median)
    $75,140
    75th
    $103,290
    90th
    $119,120

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 101% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Operations Research Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $153,340
    Lexington Park, MD $135,390
    Peoria, IL $134,500
    Colorado Springs, CO $133,720
    Huntsville, AL $132,620
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $127,030

    Nearby metros — Operations Research Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Peoria, IL $134,500
    Huntsville, AL $132,620
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $108,680
    Illinois $102,750
    Rockford, IL $101,440
    Knoxville, TN $100,780

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Systems Analysts$115,740
    Software Developers$102,710
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$102,230
    Computer User Support Specialists$56,400
    Computer Occupations, All Other$95,260
    Computer Network Support Specialists$62,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operations Research Analysts make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Springfield, IL is $36.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.46 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Operations Research Analysts salaries?

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Springfield, IL is 17.7% below the national median of $91,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Operations Research Analysts in Springfield?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $38,480 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,480.